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From California's agricultural heartland to its financial centers, Wanger Jones Helsley serves a diverse range of industries with deep sector knowledge and sophisticated counsel. The firm organizes its work into nine industry groups so clients are matched with attorneys who understand their sector's operational, regulatory, and commercial realities.

Agriculture & Food Production

Industry Group

Sophisticated counsel for every link in California's food production chain, from the field and the orchard to the packing house, the cold-storage facility, and the distribution warehouse.

Growers & Orchard Operators
Dairies & Livestock Operations
Farm Management Companies
Packers, Processors & Cold Storage
AgTech Companies
Agricultural Service Providers
Equipment & Product Suppliers

Water, Energy & Natural Resources

Industry Group

From contested water rights to renewable energy development, WJH navigates the complex regulatory and transactional landscape of California's most vital natural resources.

Irrigation & Water Districts
Private Landowners & Farmers
Mutual Water Companies
Renewable Energy Developers

Real Estate Development & Construction

Industry Group

Representation for every stakeholder in the development and construction process, from entitlement through project closeout, in California's demanding regulatory environment.

Commercial & Industrial Developers
Homebuilders
Insurers & Underwriters
General Contractors
Subcontractors & Trades
Design Professionals
Agents & Brokers

Public Agencies & Special Districts

Industry Group

Specialized counsel for public sector clients navigating the unique legal obligations, procurement rules, and governance requirements of California public agencies.

Cities & Counties
Special Districts
Joint Powers Authorities
Flood Control Districts
Utility & Service Districts

Financial Institutions & Capital Providers

Industry Group

From traditional banking to emerging digital finance, WJH counsels capital providers on lending transactions, regulatory compliance, and the evolving landscape of financial technology.

Commercial Banks
Institutional Lenders
Private Credit Funds
Investment Partnerships
Emerging Payment System Operators
Decentralized / Distributed Organizations

Healthcare Providers

Industry Group

Counsel on the full range of legal matters that arise in the modern healthcare industry, from practice formation and transactions to regulatory compliance and litigation.

Physician Groups
Therapy Practices
Surgery Centers
MSOs

Transportation, Logistics & Distribution

Industry Group

Representation of transportation and logistics businesses in employment disputes, regulatory matters, contract negotiations, and complex commercial litigation across California.

Trucking Companies
Warehouse Operators
Equipment Leasing Companies
Insurers

Commercial, Manufacturing & Industrial

Industry Group

Counsel for California's industrial sector on employment compliance, environmental regulation, commercial contracts, and high-stakes litigation affecting manufacturing operations.

Equipment Manufacturers
Fabricators
Processing Facilities
Industrial Service Providers

Nonprofits & Faith-Based Organizations

Industry Group

Mission-sensitive legal counsel for nonprofit and faith-based organizations, helping them protect their tax-exempt status, manage governance, and navigate employment and real property issues.

Charitable Foundations
Religious Institutions
Educational Organizations

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Frequently Asked Questions
How many industry groups does Wanger Jones Helsley serve?
Wanger Jones Helsley organizes its work into nine industry groups: Agriculture & Food Production; Water, Energy & Natural Resources; Real Estate Development & Construction; Public Agencies & Special Districts; Financial Institutions & Capital Providers; Healthcare Providers; Transportation, Logistics & Distribution; Commercial, Manufacturing & Industrial; and Nonprofits & Faith-Based Organizations. Each pairs sector knowledge with the firm's full-service capabilities.
What industries does Wanger Jones Helsley focus on?
Wanger Jones Helsley focuses on the industries central to California's Central Valley economy and beyond, including agriculture and food production, water and natural resources, real estate development and construction, public agencies, financial institutions, healthcare, transportation and logistics, manufacturing, and nonprofit and faith-based organizations. The firm tailors counsel to each sector's needs.
Why does Wanger Jones Helsley organize counsel by industry?
Organizing by industry lets Wanger Jones Helsley pair clients with attorneys who understand their sector's operational, regulatory, and commercial realities, not just the relevant law. A grower, a water district, and a manufacturer face very different pressures, and industry-focused counsel grounds the firm's advice in how each client's business actually works.
Does Wanger Jones Helsley serve clients outside the Central Valley?
Yes. While Wanger Jones Helsley is headquartered in Fresno in the heart of the Central Valley and maintains a Sacramento office, it represents clients across California and clients headquartered elsewhere with matters in the state. The firm's industry groups serve sectors statewide, in state and federal courts and before agencies.
How do I find the right industry attorney at WJH?
Each industry page lists the Wanger Jones Helsley shareholders and of-counsel attorneys who serve that sector, and the firm directs each client to the attorney whose experience best fits the matter. Clients can browse the nine industry groups or contact the firm directly to be matched with appropriate counsel.

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